Dysfunction

Valerie

I want so badly

to know what it's like

to feel safe in a parent's arms.

I strive to cover myself in ink

and metal 

to get rid of the body you've ruined.

The vessel that is carrying my soul

is defiled.

I have never been able to be a child

because you took that away.

 

I never got to feel innocence.

I was never afraid of the dark

because I was too busy being afraid of you.

I am not an "old soul".

I matured quickly

because being your daughter forced me to.

How can you look me in the eye

knowing what you did?

  • Author: V (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 26th, 2022 23:58
  • Comment from author about the poem: Note to self: Family is not defined by blood.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 12
  • User favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek.
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Comments3

  • Goldfinch60

    Emotive words Valerie, I am sure you will use those bad things to bring strength to your body and mind.

    Andy

  • L. B. Mek

    'I
    am not an "old soul".
    I
    matured quickly
    because
    being your daughter
    forced
    me
    to'
    (luckily, for my future:)
    'Family
    is not defined, by
    blood.'

    (life-affirmingly, fantastic
    sing your truth, dear poet
    thank you! for choosing to share)

  • Keith

    Powerful, poetic and brave.



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